https://www.macropolis.gr/ en MacroPolis 2013 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:04:33 GMT 2026-04-09T03:04:33Z en MacroPolis 2013 https://www.macropolis.gr/garnish/rss-logo.png https://www.macropolis.gr/ https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13559 The government’s response to the latest hooliganism incident has managed to anger the country’s top football clubs while questions have been raised about the effectiveness of the measures. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:33:20 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.13559 Nick Malkoutzis 2023-12-12T12:33:20Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11972 Greece’s national plan to allocate EU Recovery & Resilience funds is moving apace at the planning stage, but appears to be stumbling at implementation. Tue, 10 May 2022 12:16:37 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11972 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-05-10T12:16:37Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11960 Until the government announces a reported 5-billion-euro package of measures aimed at containing energy prices, SYRIZA senses that it has an opportunity to erode further New Democracy’s lead in the opinion polls by appearing more proactive than its rival. Wed, 04 May 2022 09:17:32 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11960 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-05-04T09:17:32Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11958 Ministers in Athens are working on an enhanced support package to tackle high energy prices after the government’s proposal for an EU solidarity fund against inflation failed to gain backing at Monday’s meeting of energy ministers. Tue, 03 May 2022 11:18:45 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11958 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-05-03T11:18:45Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11945 Against the backdrop of a growing cost-of-living crisis that is eating away at New Democracy’s ratings and giving the opposition parties hope ahead of the next general elections, SYRIZA and KINAL are gearing up for a busy few weeks that will likely define more clearly their positions and strategies. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:36:17 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11945 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-04-27T10:36:17Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11940 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been pinning his hopes on a pre-Easter minimum wage rise to boost the fortunes of his party which is being blamed for skyrocketing energy bills and high prices. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:28:00 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11940 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-04-21T09:28:00Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11938 The government is hopeful that some welcome developments on the fiscal front will help fund the next relief package it aims to put together, cushioning the impact of rising energy prices and possibly recovering some of the public support it has lost in recent months. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:42:28 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11938 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-04-20T10:42:28Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11935 The first SYRIZA conference since the left-wing party was voted out of government in 2019 was planned as a long-awaited reboot in preparation for the next elections, as well as an opportunity to settle internal debates about the direction of the party. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:08:17 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11935 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-04-19T11:08:17Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11933 Recognising that the cost-of-living crisis is its Achilles’ heel at the moment, the Greek government appears to be drawing up plans to launch its own scheme to contain energy prices if no joint action is agreed at EU level. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:14:38 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11933 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-04-18T08:14:38Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11926 The government trailed on Wednesday a new relaxation of Covid restrictions but a new opinion poll suggests the pandemic has slipped down the list of voters’ priorities and that, ahead of elections next year, New Democracy’s fate could be decided by the cost-of-living crisis. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:36:40 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11926 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-04-13T15:36:40Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11910 A decision to prolong the use life of several coal-burning power stations has put Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on the spot, as opposition parties accuse him of being personally responsible for the energy crisis he is purporting to address. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:36:33 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11910 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-04-07T08:36:33Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11909 The first general strike during the current cost-of-living crisis was held on Wednesday, piling more pressure on the government, which potentially faces a renewed political threat from the formation of new right-wing movement by an ousted New Democracy MP. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:02:14 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11909 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-04-06T13:02:14Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11906 There is widespread acceptance among the Greek media and political commentators that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has dropped any thoughts of holding snap elections in the coming months, partly as a result of the battering his New Democracy party is taking due to the cost-of-living crisis. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:50:26 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11906 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-04-04T11:50:26Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11901 Courted as a potential coalition partner by both left and right, KINAL leader Nikos Androulakis continues to hold his cards close to his chest regarding his intentions in the event of a close run at the next elections. Recent statements offer a somewhat clearer picture about the role he sees his party playing in the future Greek political landscape. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:20:26 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11901 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-04-01T11:20:26Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11898 The government is set to submit a supplementary budget that will allow it to increase spending by as much as 2 billion euros compared to the initial budget for 2022, underlining the pressure that New Democracy is under to find solutions to the cost-of-living crisis, not only to help households and businesses but also to stop the party’s slide in opinion polls. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:18:57 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11898 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-03-31T13:18:57Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11895 For the second time in a week, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has flatly denied any plans to hold snap elections or to change the electoral law yet again after his New Democracy administration adopted a form of enhanced proportional representation (PR) after the next vote, which will be held under a pure form of PR. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:04:20 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11895 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-03-30T12:04:20Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11891 The government’s messages of reassurance over the availability and affordability of basic foodstuffs have met with strong criticism from the opposition and sections of the media. Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:15:39 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11891 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-03-29T11:15:39Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11884 As his government continues to slide in the opinion polls, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has pledged to impose a windfall tax on energy companies if they make excess profits from rising bills. He also ruled out snap elections or a change to the electoral law. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:55:11 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11884 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-03-24T09:55:11Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11883 Price hikes are a growing source of concern for Greeks according to the latest opinion poll, which also suggests that support for the New Democracy government has slipped rapidly in the last few days. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:42:52 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11883 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-03-23T10:42:52Z https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11877 Comments by a government official appear to have doused expectations of snap elections before the summer, but speculation remains as lively as ever about an early vote later this year, possibly accompanied by another change to the electoral system. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:50:37 GMT https://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.greek-politics.11877 Nick Malkoutzis 2022-03-21T12:50:37Z